Estimating Manager Business Management 2

Estimating Manager Business Management 2

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is seeking an Estimating Manager Business Management 2 to join our diverse team of professionals located in Melbourne, FL or Saint Augustin, FL. This position is a trusted, key partner to the program manager and will involve establishing strategy, managing resources, prioritizing requirements, and supporting proposal activity to meet required due dates. The ideal candidate demonstrates a broad skill set that is balanced between interpersonal, business, and technical capabilities. The successful candidate must possess an understanding of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), indirect rate management, Forward Pricing Rate proposal (FPRP) development, estimates at complete (EAC), budgeting and forecasting. This key leader role will lead and support the Production Operation Estimating team on a critical Restricted Program.

Roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Leading / supporting proposal activities of diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement and collaboration with other team members.
• Leading and coordinating the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling, and performance data.
• Reviewing and analyzing RFP / Change Orders to determine / develop the costing requirements and goals.
• Organizing and estimating initial ROM, or cost targets for medium / large efforts.
• Foreseeing and identifying potential problems (understanding impacts to other areas).
• Reviewing Task Description / Basis of Estimate for compliance and adherence to the program or capture plan (analogous, parametric, CERs and engineering estimates).
• Generating and maintaining proposal data files in Propricer and / or Proposal Integration Folders.
• Developing compliant estimates according to company and government policies and procedures.
• Performing Regression Analysis and single variate CER equation development.
• Populating existing models with updated information and / or creating report ready spreadsheet tables / graphs.
• Participating in should-cost and pricing reviews with management.
• Supporting customer fact finding, updates, and corrective actions.
• Participating as a member of the contract negotiations team.
• Performing Certifications Sweeps and process for certifying proposals.
• Supporting Customer / Government Audit on a periodic basis.
• Actively pursuing problem-solving opportunities and suggesting / implementing work-around solutions to improve proposal process.
• Support affordability and quality initiatives.

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We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly inclusive environment! We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees!

Does this sound like what you're looking for? At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work / life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits / healthcare, a 9 / 80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.

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Primary Level Salary Range : $122,800.00 - $184,200.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and / or personal business.